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Comments (5)It all depends on your owner-architect agreement. That said, the commonly accepted standard (at least using the AIA documents) is that architect-prepared drawings and specifications are "instruments of service". Instruments of service means that, as an owner who has commissioned an architect, you have purchased her/his services. Drawings and specifications, and other tangible examples of the service, remain the property of the architect unless specifically noted otherwise. Think of it this way: if you had created something unique, based on your years of education, training and experience would you want someone sharing it on the Internet so that anyone and everyone could copy it and reuse it without your prior permission? Hope this helps to explain the situation....See MoreBuying property with Oak Wilt
Comments (13)I have 'heard' that it can even be spread by using as fireplace wood - I am not an expert, I don't remember who reported that either, most folks don't expect to prune or 'maintain' oak trees here in Texas. When they are small you might cut off some lower branches, when they are big if a branch hanging down and interferes with anyone walking or mowing underneath it, you might prune. That is about the most the majority of folks here do regarding pruning oaks. Will you find another property you like as well, with the same or better amenities, and what about price? Will you have the same issue with oaks on other properties?...See MoreBuilding tips for LOOOOOOOOOWWWW Property Taxes
Comments (21)I am not sure how frequent reassessment is, but for me this is not germane to the topic because they will come. I have no idea what I can expect to save, but I am on a trajectory to find that out soon. It is certainly not a common goal. Sometimes when you wonder into territory that most people don't, you are trailblazing and other times you are just lost. In this case, I suspect you are very probably lost. The reason this is not a common goal is that the math just doesn't work out for most people. Simply spending less money is a great idea, and so is keeping maintenance and upkeep in mind. However, in the end, if your drive towards ad valorem savings accelerates maintenance, or leads to non-standard material you will probably spend more than the savings themselves are worth. The actual value of a dollar of annual tax savings is something between $9 and $11. So $500 of annual tax savings which is probably about $70,000 of home devaluation in middle Tennessee is worth between $4,500 and $5,500 of cash outlay during the build. Also since the value is only $4,500 to $5,500 almost any accelerated maintenance because of this plan wipes out the savings. ---- My personal advice is build smart, modest, and standard, then the net savings will be better than any tax savings. I am of the opinion that the words, "I have a great idea that you haven't seen before" never go with the words, "and it will save a ton of money." Just my 2 cents......See MoreNeed New Design Plan for Hilly Property
Comments (7)Yardvaark, current ground cover on the hill between the driveway and the road is english ivy (of which I'm not a fan). I was told by neighbors that the total hill was covered with ivy until a couple of winters ago. I wasn't sure if I was going to keep the ivy so at the level spot at the top of the driveway I planted morning glory and ornamental grass. It's doing great. The area between the driveway and the house is pachysandra. I added phlox between the rocks because it has grown favorably for me in the past. There are some other plants popping up but they usually get eaten by the deer, especially the hostas (despite best efforts with the smelly products). We were told the first owners of the home were gardeners (wife had the front, husband the back yard). The terrain is so steep the wife had to tie herself to a tree to weed. When I weeded a couple of months back, the rock was slippery and fell to the bottom. The husband, on the other hand, left us fabulous beds and great soil in the backyard. I wasn't sure whether the rocks were there to help with the rain or to fill in the blank spots on the hill for the sale of the house. If we can use planst, I'd like to do that. Did notice most folks do have ground cover but was hoping to jazz up the front a little. There are a lot of trees so when it storms and branches fall, it's difficult to get to them so just trying to make life a little easier for us. Is it weird to have more than one or two areas of ground cover in the same areas? Should I try to add a couple of plants into the landscape? I don't know what the prickly bushes are at the bottom of the driveway along the sidewalk (not a fan) but they are growing well. Appreciate your opinion and how quickly you responded....See Moredbarron
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